Building Department Quiz
Test your knowledge on Building Codes and Florida Statutes.
- 1.
The minimum size of an egress window for single family homes for sleep rooms located on the third floor of a single family home is _____.
- A.
5.0 square feet clear opening
- B.
4.7 square feet clear opening
- C.
5.7 square feet clear opening
- D.
6.0 square feet clear opening
- E.
No requirement
Correct Answer
C. 5.7 square feet clear openingExplanation
Code section FRC 310.1.1Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is not considered a habitable space?
- A.
Bedroom
- B.
Bathroom
- C.
Walk in closets
- D.
Garage
- E.
Screen enclosure
- F.
All of the above are correct
- G.
B, C, D, and E are correct
- H.
None of the above are correct
Correct Answer
G. B, C, D, and E are correctExplanation
Code section FRC Chapter 2 Definition of habitable spaceRate this question:
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- 3.
The least stringent type of construction as related to the use of materials allowed by the Florida Building Code is Type______
- A.
Type I
- B.
Type II
- C.
Type III
- D.
Type IV
- E.
Type V
Correct Answer
E. Type VExplanation
Code section FBC Chapter 6 Section 602Rate this question:
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- 4.
The occupancy classification for a single family residence is_________
- A.
R-1
- B.
R-2
- C.
R-3
- D.
S-1
- E.
A-2
Correct Answer
C. R-3Explanation
Code Section FBC Section 310Rate this question:
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- 5.
The minimum width of at least one exit door on a single family home is ________.
- A.
30 inches
- B.
32 inches
- C.
36 inches
- D.
72 inches
Correct Answer
C. 36 inchesExplanation
Code Section FRC section 311.4.2Rate this question:
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- 6.
When are carbon monoxide detectors required in a single family home?
- A.
Always
- B.
Only when required by the local jurisdiction
- C.
When an attached garage is part of the new construction
- D.
When there is a detached garage within 10 feet of the living portion of the house
- E.
When a wood burning fireplace is include in the home
- F.
B, C, and D are correct
- G.
C, and E are correct
- H.
None of the above are correct
Correct Answer
G. C, and E are correctExplanation
Florida Statute 553.885Rate this question:
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- 7.
What Florida Statute is known as the Building Code statute?
- A.
FS 468
- B.
FS 553
- C.
FS 489
- D.
FS 713
- E.
FS 162
Correct Answer
B. FS 553 -
- 8.
What Florida Statute pertains to Contractor licensing?
- A.
FS 468
- B.
FS 489
- C.
FS 713
- D.
FS 162
- E.
FS 471
Correct Answer
B. FS 489 -
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